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Tessitura

Bible DictionaryMusic Dictionary
the general range of a melody, considering the most commonly used pitches, not the highest and lowest extremes
Bible DictionaryMusic Glossary
The general lie of a vocal part, whether high or low in its average pitch. It is diferent from range that it does not take into account a few very high or low notes that may exist.

 

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Alla breve
Allemande
Alto
Anacrusis
Antefatto
Antiphony
Apotheosis
Appoggiatura
Arabesque
Arpeggio
Articulation
Augmented sixth cho...

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